About the Role
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Resident Doctor in the Department of Surgery. As a premier federal tertiary healthcare institution, we are committed to providing top-tier medical training, cutting-edge research, and exceptional patient care. This residency program offers a rigorous, structured environment designed to shape competent, compassionate, and highly skilled surgical specialists under the mentorship of seasoned consultants.
Key Responsibilities- Provide comprehensive clinical care and surgical services to patients under the supervision of consultant surgeons.
- Participate actively in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, emergency cover, and scheduled elective surgeries.
- Maintain accurate medical records and document patient progress in compliance with hospital standards.
- Engage in departmental morbidity and mortality meetings, clinico-pathological conferences, and academic seminars.
- Conduct clinical research and contribute to scholarly publications within the surgical department.
- Supervise, mentor, and collaborate with junior medical officers, interns, and medical students.
- Graduation from an accredited Medical School with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree.
- Evidence of full registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
- Possession of a current practicing licence.
- Evidence of completion or exemption from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.
- Successful passage of the Primary Fellowship Examination conducted by the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) or its accredited equivalent.
- Competitive remuneration structured under the CONMESS 2 salary scale.
- Invaluable hands-on surgical training and mentorship from renowned medical experts.
- Access to well-equipped modern medical facilities and a robust academic research environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within Nigeria's healthcare sector.